[Editors] Fwd: Sea Grant communications position

[Debbie Levey]

Having worked as a Sea Grant writer from 1978 to 1986 when we 
distributed printed newsletters and were thrilled with our Wang word 
processors and their 5.5 inch floppy discs, I was impressed to see 
how different the job has become today.

Debbie Levey
CEE Dept.

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>COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST, MIT Sea Grant College Program, to create, 
>anticipate, and manage all aspects of communications including 
>recognizing opportunities for online social media and other emerging 
>and innovative communications venues. Will create content for annual 
>reports, government proposals, textbooks, manuals, and other 
>publications; use a wide range of styles, such as feature stories, 
>online content, research project abstracts, Facebook, and broadcast 
>scripts to translate and communicate complex ideas and scientific 
>information to nonscientists; function as writer/editor, web master, 
>and information officer by using all media outlets including radio, 
>TV, campus publications, pamphlets, and press releases to promote 
>the program; create biannual newsletter; collect intellectual 
>publications from principal investigators for repurpose in various 
>technical and government reports and for the public; coordinate 
>outreach programs and initiatives with the government, National Sea 
>Grant Program, educational institutions including K-12, MIT Sea 
>Grant staff, and the public; and work with a wide variety of 
>partners to plan special projects and events, create and develop 
>media releases and articles, and record and distribute images.
>REQUIREMENTS: a bachelor's degree (master's preferred) in a relevant 
>discipline, e.g., engineering, science, public policy, or 
>journalism; a minimum of five years of relevant experience in public 
>outreach, publishing, PR/media, or in a policy spokesperson's role; 
>ability to demonstrate excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal 
>communication skills; thorough understanding of the tools of modern 
>publishing and website management; ability to work both 
>independently and with a diverse interdisciplinary group; strong 
>analytical skills and the ability to synthesize and organize 
>information. Must be able to prioritize and meet deadlines and 
>communicate complex concepts to lay audiences. MIT-00007059
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